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TWO PALE GREYISH-WHITE JADE SWORD CHAPES
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The larger chape is carved in relief on each side with a grain pattern, and the smaller
with conjoined lingzhi-like scrolls between notched fanges on the edges. Together with
a mottled black, grey and brown jade bead carved as a horse standing with lowered
head, its back draped with a blanket.
2º and 2 in. high (5.9 and 5 cm.) high; 1æ in. (4.4 cm.) wide

(3)
$3,000-5,000

PROVENANCE

The Erwin Harris Collection, Miami, Florida.

明 玉劍首兩件

86 THE HARRIS COLLECTION:
IMPORTANT EARLY CHINESE ART